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. 2006 Jun;96(6):1001–1006. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2004.060905

TABLE 2—

Dimensions and Relevant Aspects of HIV/AIDS Vulnerability Analyses

Collective Dimension
Individual Dimension Social Programmatic
Values Social norms Government commitment to HIV/AIDS responses
Interests Cultural references Definition of HIV/AIDS policy
Beliefs Gender relations Planning and evaluation of HIV/AIDS policy
Desires Racial relations Social participation in planning and evaluation processes
Knowledge Generational relations Material and human resources related to HIV/AIDS policy
Attitudes Religious beliefs and norms Political governance of HIV/AIDS policy
Behaviors Stigma and discrimination Public control of HIV/AIDS policy
Networking and friendship Social welfare Political, institutional, and material sustainability of HIV/AIDS policy
Conjugal relations Employment
Familial relations Income Multisectoral connections
Social networks Social support Intersectoral activities
Mental health Access to health care Health sector organization
Physical constitution Access to education Health service access
Access to culture, leisure, and sports Quality of health services
Access to media Multidisciplinary teams
Freedom of thought and expression Interdisciplinary approaches
Political participation Prevention and care integration
Citizenship entitlements Team technical–scientific background
Public and private sector accountability Team human rights awareness and sensitivity
Access to legal system Public control of and participation in health services
Government commitment to health and social well-being Accountability of health services
Planning and evaluation of health services